What is the difference between this item and the DJI Phantom Quad Copter RTF With GPS Navigation and Autopilot System
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There is no difference. DJI currently (as of December 2013) sells two Phantom models - the original Phantom and the newer Phantom Vision. The original copter has had several version/iterations; the most current one is 1.1.1 which is oddly more recent than version 1.2. This model is GPS enabled with an onboard navigation/autopilot system. It comes with just the copter and transmitter; you have to add your own camera and any extra gear like a first-person video (FPV) capability. The battery technology means you can fly a bare-bones Phantom for 12+ minutes on a single battery charge but adding cameras and FPV transmitters and gimbals can reduce your flight time to as little as 4 minutes per battery. The Phantom Vision is the same basic shell and many of the same innards as a Phantom but with the addition of an integrated camera and FPV system that can transmit the video image to an appropriately linked smartphone (iPhone or Android) on an upgraded transmitter rig. Additionally, the Vision comes with a significantly more powerful (like 2x) battery so it has flight times on the order of 25 minutes on a single battery.
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Probably not. DJI recently released a version 2 of the Phantom Vision 2+, with upgraded components. Also DJI is announcing a new machine called the "Inspire" November 12th.
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I installed it on a DJI F450, not sure about a phantom. I think the phantom 2 uses a flight controller with more features like the regular NAZA.
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There are two transmitter/receiver systems. The wifi part is operating at 2.4 GHz similar to a router setup, and it is used to transfer the First Person Video (FPV) from the camera on the Phantom Vision+ to your smartphone. The second transmitter/receiver is a typical RC servo controller system that is operating at 5.8 GHz. If the wifi range is exceeded, you will lose the FPV video display on your smartphone/tablet. You are still controlling the aircraft with the other transceiver system. If you exceed the range of the 5.8 Ghz servo control transceiver, the the on-board flight controller begins a Return to Home (RTH/Failsafe) function. The aircraft will fly back to the point where it first recorded (on startup) its GPS coordinates (or the Home point was set by the user), hover, and then automatically land. During the Return to Home phase of the flight, you can regain control of the (now back in range) aircraft by flipping a switch on the hand controller.
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You need to download Clearveiw. Works great. If your into quad copters heli-x works well. Real flight is the best if you want to spend the money but it's not nesasary. Dialing in the controller is confusing but there are a few posts here that tell you what to do.
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Summing up from the others as well as with my own additions. * Two on-board video cameras, one is 720p with "photo" ability. * Video sharing on YouTube. * A community of users. * Flight data graphics. * Due to streaming video, I can fly virtually, as if from the pilots seat-- I can see what the Drone sees, in real time. * Multiple flight control options. * I can set up the control range from tame to wild, such as for indoor or outdoor flight, or my own preferences. * It is tough, but easy, cheap, and quick to repair. * "Augmented Reality" games. * Open source software-- e.g., I can use the 60Beat Game Controller besides my touchscreen (iPad, iPhone, Android, etc). * Open source software-- e.g., The AR.Drone can autonomously track an object. * It flies "large" not like a gnat-- something experienced r/c pilots appreciate. * I can pre-program flights so the AR.Drone flies itself. * Indoor and Outdoor shell. * I average just over 11 minutes per battery charge. * Lasting fun: there is whole industry of customizing these because the owners use their drone a lot more often than the $50.00 quadrocopters. * If I run low on battery, it informs me and lands itself if I do not respond. * If I fly out of range, it hovers, and waits for me to move closer to reconnect. * If I take my hand off the controls, it station-keeps at altitude. * It knows its altitude, and ground speed and transmits that in real time as well as records it. * Because of the above, there is one last important point the AR.Drone has over the others: The users all wish their friends had one, because with two or more flying, games just happen.
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Yes, RTF stands for ready to fly. Anything you purchase with that in the title should have a controller. The controller's range is farther than the eye can see. If this is your first radio controlled plane I suggest practicing with a simulator first.
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Yes, it has a controller the RTF means ready to fly. I am unsure of the range but you can go to the companies site and it will give you that specific. It is a great little plane!
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I dont know mine wigged out on return home and crashed never put go pro on it by dji phantom if you want cheap your not going to be happy with this.
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This monitor is compatible with anyone fpv system you need a rf transmisor and rf emisor the dji phantom has no rf transmisor, you need buy separated, i buy Boscam 32Ch 5.8G 600mw 5km Wireless AV Transmitter TS832 Receiver RC832 for FPV
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Yes this will work just fine with the new DJI Phantom 2 and the remote with the Tilt Wheel.
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The plane comes with rudder and elevator control surfaces. The $159 PNP version comes with the motor, servos, and speed control. It does NOT come with a transmitter or receiver or battery. The $269 RTF version comes with everything in the PNP version, plus a charger, transmitter, receiver, and a battery.
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Hi Paul,We do have the phantom 2 version 2 which is the newest version the version 3 is for the phantom 2 vision plus. This is for the newest version of the phantom 2 which has the updated motors, esc boards, built in compass and remote control. Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.Sincerely,Brandon
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Not really. When I first got it, it more or less came back to me from one side of the living room to the other but outside and especially as the battery drains and it get further away, the feature doesn't work. After a few crashes, doesn't work at all. That said it's other features for fly-ability are pretty good especially outside in the wind. The 400 dollar variety is the cheapest one I've seen with true return to pilot but it is GPS based.
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Yes, RTF means "Ready to Fly"! It comes with radio, heli, 1 battery, and charger. The charger runs on AA batteries unless you purchase an AC adaptor, which I recommend. This is a great little bird....easy to fly and very stable! Happy Flying!
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The main reason is that the AR.Drone provides live video streaming from the nose right to your phone or ipad. Videos are saved on your device. Second, is that the drone provides a lot of flight features, hovering, and soon GPS return to home, and some other things. More comprehensive control versus the microcopters. Flight time can be up to ten minutes.
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The controller has been updated with new features - built in lipo battery with led battery level indicator, and scroll dial near index finger for gimbal tilt control (in V1 it was located on the back of the controller, which is cumbersome, IMO). New motors and propellers have also been upgraded in the Phantom to allow greater thrust and control, which will allow for greater equipment load. Also, the anti-static compass has been updated.